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Methamphetamine catalyst in Maine Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Maine legislative session

In Maine criminal law, “Methamphetamine catalyst” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Maine criminal code.

What does “Methamphetamine catalyst” mean in Maine criminal law?

"Methamphetamine catalyst" means any substance that has been used, is being used or is intended to be used to activate, accelerate, extend or improve a chemical reaction involved in the manufacture of methamphetamine. (17-A M.R.S. § 1124)

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